Smyrna News

The Growing Challenge of Affordable Housing in Rutherford and Williamson Counties in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Middle Tennessee, with its picturesque landscapes and thriving communities, has seen substantial growth in recent years. Cities within Rutherford and W.... Read More

MTSU Jones College of Business, BERC: Economic Impact of Middle Point Landfill - A Study on Closure Consequences

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An economic impact study recently conducted by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More

Cupid's Broken Arrow: Don’t Break the Law or Let Emotions Interfere with Driving

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like swerving while trying to steal a kiss from your significant other, especially if you’ve just w.... Read More

Enhancing Skills: TCAT Receives Nissan Vehicles for Student Training

Feb 13, 2025 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna donated a Nissan Pathfinder to TCAT Shelbyville and an Infiniti QX55 to TCAT McMinnville this week for their automotiv.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Files House Bill 216 for the Quick Removal of Squatters in Tennessee

Feb 12, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, has taken a decisive step to support commercial property owners in Tennessee by introducing House Bill 216, aimed.... Read More

Environmental Accountability: Insights from Middle Point Landfill

Feb 10, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join us today on the WGNS Action Line as we delve into the important topic of environmental accountability with Mike Classen, General Manager of Middle.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices 6th Lowest in State and Tennessee Ranks 5th Lowest Prices in America

Feb 10, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting the week of February 10, 2025, in Rutherford County, the average price of 87 octane gasoline is currently $2.67 per gallon. Rutherford County.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

Handful of Rutherford County Residents Take Home the Bucks in Tennessee Lottery Games

Feb 06, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Several people are starting the year off with a bang in Rutherford County, with one lucky recipient winning half a million dollars in the Powerball Dou.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Rutherford County School Bus Drivers Demand 35% Pay Increase Amid Rising Expenses

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:07 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School bus drivers contracted by the Rutherford County Schools are busy throughout the academic year transporting students, to and from school…&.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft

Feb 05, 2025 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest of a Smyrna Police Officer on Wednesday. Following an investigation by TBI special agents.... Read More

TVA Reports $2.9 Billion in Revenue and New Leadership

Feb 05, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced that it generated $2.9 billion in total operating revenues from selling 38 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity for th.... Read More

Smyrna Police Hunt for Suspects in $3,200 Walmart Quick Change Scheme

Feb 04, 2025 at 06:01 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA, Tenn. — The Smyrna Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of carrying out a quick change scam at the Sm.... Read More

Property Tax Relief Options Available for Seniors and Veterans

Feb 04, 2025 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While last year's property taxes throughout the county were due on the first Monday in October, you still have time to submit those payments. Homeowner.... Read More

Some Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Bill to Allow Schools to Opt Out of Enrolling Undocumented Students

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:57 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson (R-Hixson) have filed legislation that would allow local school district.... Read More

Rising Fuel Prices in Rutherford County: What You Need to Know

Feb 03, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fuel prices in Rutherford County will begin the week slightly higher than what we’ve seen in previous weeks this year. Last week, the Murfreesbor.... Read More

Caught on Camera: Shoplifting Suspects Visit Smyrna Kohl’s, Often

Jan 31, 2025 at 10:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Well, folks, it seems that the new year is off to a grand start in Rutherford County, where shoplifting has become the hottest trend at the local Kohl’s. Ju.... Read More

Rutherford County Maintains Low Unemployment Rate Despite Rankings Shift

Jan 30, 2025 at 02:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - County unemployment rates have been released, and Rutherford County remains on the top 10 list of counties with the lowest jobless rates, but it is now.... Read More

Victims Identified in Fatal Kari Drive Fire

Jan 28, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Authorities have identified the victims of the January 9th residential fire on Kari Drive as 63-year-old Christopher Lambert and 61-year-old Laura Lam.... Read More